WATCH: Temperature gun shows heat wave creates risk for burns on outside surfaces

His department provided News Center 7 with a thermal imaging camera, so we could test objects at a playground. A park bench measured 113 degrees, while the blacktop was 121 degrees.

As temperatures continue to climb into the weekend, residents should take caution, and may want to consider spending their time indoors.

Also, don’t forget that dogs’ paw pads could become burned on surfaces as well.